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She explained: "Everyone was told to get off at Colchester and we are waiting to find out what’s happening.

Greater Anglia have asked customers not to travel between Liverpool Street and Colchester as trains are not currently running.

The train operator say they will inform commuters at 12.30pm if the situation has improved.

Unused and part-used tickets for today will also be valid tomorrow.

Police in Parsonage Lane, Margaretting

A spokeswoman for the British Transport Police said: “Shortly after 9.15am today British Transport Police were called to the track close to Ingatestone following reports that a person had been hit by a train.

“Officers are currently on scene alongside colleagues from the ambulance service, however a person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are underway to identify the person and inform their family.”